Nd2Se3

Nd2Se3 is a rare-earth selenide compound belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides, materials formed by combining rare-earth elements with selenium. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where rare-earth selenides are explored as alternatives to more established semiconductors due to their unique electronic band structures and potential for high-temperature operation. The material represents an emerging class rather than a mainstream industrial semiconductor, with development focused on niche applications where rare-earth properties—such as f-electron behavior and strong spin-orbit coupling—provide advantages over conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors.